Kyloe House

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC035409 1 SC035409

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Information about this children’s home

This secure children’s home is operated by a local authority and is approved by the Department for Education (DfE) to restrict children’s liberty. The home can accommodate up to 15 children who are aged between 10 and 17 years. It has three designated living areas. There were 11 children living in the home at the time of this visit.

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Information about this children’s home

The home provides care for children accommodated under section 25 of the Children Act 1989 who are placed by local authorities. Admission of any child under section 25 of the Children Act 1989 who is under 13 years of age requires the approval of the Secretary of State.

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Information about this children’s home

The commissioning of health services in this home is the statutory responsibility of NHS England under the Health and Social Care Act 2012. Health and education are provided on site in dedicated facilities.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager is registered with Ofsted and is suitably qualified and experienced.

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This monitoring visit

The inspector visited the home with a specialist architect commissioned by the DfE. This visit forms part of the information that Ofsted provide to the DfE so that the Secretary of State can make a decision about the continuing suitability of the home to restrict children’s liberty.

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This monitoring visit

The home provides a high-quality environment that is suitable to meet the needs of children who require secure care.

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This monitoring visit

The recommendation made at the last inspection will be reviewed at the next inspection. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC035409 2

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 01/03/2022 Full Good 21/09/2021 Interim Sustained effectiveness 26/11/2019 Full Good 04/07/2019 Interim Improved effectiveness Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC035409 3

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Recommendations

 The registered person must ensure that children are consulted regularly on their views about the home’s care, to inform and support continued improvement in the quality of care provided. Specifically, suggestions or requests raised at children’s meetings should be brought forward into the records of the next meeting with the decision or outcome recorded. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 22, paragraph 4.11)

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Information about this inspection

This monitoring visit was carried out in line with the memorandum of understanding between Ofsted and the Department for Education (DfE).

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC035409 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Northumberland County Council

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 2EF

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Inspector

Shaun Common, His Majesty’s Inspector, Social Care Lead Secure Estate Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC035409 5 to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children’s social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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Inspector

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